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Village of Brookfield Village Board met July 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 14, 2024

Village of Brookfield Village Board met Monday, July 8

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Village of Bellwood Committee of a Whole met July 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 14, 2024

Village of Bellwood Committee of a Whole met Monday, July 8

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Proviso Township Board met June 18

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 14, 2024

Proviso Township Board met Tuesday, June 18

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City of Countryside City Council met July 10

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 14, 2024

City of Countryside City Council met Wednesday, July 10

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Bellwood School District 88 Board of Education met July 9

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 14, 2024

Bellwood School District 88 Board of Education met Tuesday, July 9

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West Cook News area weekly mass times

By West Cook News | Jul 13, 2024

The following parishes in the West Cook News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Weekly recap, week ending July 6 home sales in Cook County

By West Cook News | Jul 13, 2024

There were 977 reported residential sales in Cook County in the week ending July 6, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Cicero honors Del Galdo Law Group's 25th anniversary

By West Cook News | Jul 12, 2024

The Town of Cicero adopted a proclamation honoring Attorney Michael T. Del Galdo's firm's 25th anniversary during its board meeting on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. Town President Larry Dominick and the Town of Cicero Board of Trustees commemorated the milestone for the Del Galdo Law Group LLC and its principal attorney, Michael T. Del Galdo.

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LULAC awards scholarships with support from Town of Cicero

By West Cook News | Jul 12, 2024

During the July 9, 2024 board meeting, LULAC of Cicero informed the Town of Cicero board that 50 scholarships will be given to District 201 students.

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Cicero Health Department brings free screenings directly to senior center

By West Cook News | Jul 12, 2024

Officials from the Cicero Health Department visited the Cicero Senior Center on July 3, 2024, to provide health services directly to seniors. This initiative is part of a partnership between the Cicero Senior Center and the health department to offer free health screenings at the center.

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Brookfield Beautification Commission announces June garden recognition winner

By West Cook News | Jul 12, 2024

Congratulations to Kevin and Aida Buegel, whose front garden at 3715 Forest Ave. was chosen by the Brookfield Beautification Commission for its Garden Recognition Program for June.

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Berwyn urges residents to apply for flood mitigation funds

By West Cook News | Jul 12, 2024

A year after the City of Berwyn Office of the Mayor issued a disaster declaration following extensive flooding on July 2, 2023, Mayor Robert J. Lovero is urging residents to apply for available reimbursement funds to help offset the expense of modifying their properties' plumbing systems.

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Countryside ranks 92nd in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during April

By West Cook News | Jul 11, 2024

Countryside residents paid $930,995 in sales taxes, ranking 92nd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in April.

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Cook County named top five digital county by CDG for fifth consecutive year

By West Cook News | Jul 11, 2024

The Center for Digital Government (CDG) has once again recognized Cook County as one of America's leading digital counties, ranking it fifth among counties with populations of one million or more in the 2024 Digital Counties Survey. This marks the fifth consecutive year Cook County has placed in the top ten, showcasing its continued commitment to leveraging technology to improve government services and resident experiences.

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Brookfield receives $18,500 grant from Morton Arboretum for forest management

By West Cook News | Jul 11, 2024

The Village of Brookfield announced that it has been awarded an $18,500 grant from Morton Arboretum to support its Tree Inventory and Urban Forest Management Plan. The grant will help update the Village Code and identify planting locations and associated costs.

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Brookfield seeks community feedback on zoning code update technical review report

By West Cook News | Jul 10, 2024

The Village of Brookfield has announced the launch of the Zoning Code Update project webpage, featuring the Technical Review Report for public viewing. This report examines the village’s current zoning regulations and identifies potential areas for improvement. Community members are encouraged to participate in this process by providing their insights, ideas, and feedback.

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First-of-Its Kind Workforce Housing Project Breaks Ground in West Suburban Bellwood

By F.H. Paschen press release | Jul 9, 2024

Village of Bellwood, State of Illinois, F.H. Paschen and Mesirow Public Finance Collaborate On Transformative Housing Development Utilizing Workforce Housing Bonds in Illinois

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Brookfield begins major infrastructure projects for water main improvements and lead pipe replacements

By West Cook News | Jul 9, 2024

The Village of Brookfield commenced construction on two public infrastructure projects this week: the 2024 Water Main Improvements and the standalone 2024 Lead Water Service Line Replacement Project.

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Summer music series returns to Veterans Park every Wednesday night

By West Cook News | Jul 8, 2024

Join us for a summer series of live music at Veterans Park. Every Wednesday night from 6 to 9 PM, various musical genres will be performed by different bands. Attendees are encouraged to bring family and friends for an evening under the stars. The lineup is as follows:

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Village modernizes fall leaf collection program for first time since 1994

By West Cook News | Jul 8, 2024

The modernization of the Fall Leaf Collection Program—the first since 1994—will address resident concerns over potential safety hazards created by leaf piles, streamline the leaf collection process, and reduce confusion over parking restrictions. The changes follow a case study conducted by the Village of Oak Park on 150 Illinois municipalities to identify best practices for leaf collection.